Senior Production Manager (1st Shift) – Cincinnati Prepared Foods Plant

AdvancePierre Foods•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Manager oversees production processes at the Cincinnati Prepared Foods Plant, maintaining production, quality, and yield while ensuring a safe working environment. The role requires control of the production process, accurate record keeping, and responsibility for line maintenance and staffing. The successful candidate will lead teams, drive results, and foster a culture of excellence while ensuring production meets industry standards. The position oversees designated shift operations and is responsible for the entire plant operation in the Plant Manager's absence. It requires coordination across production, maintenance, shipping and receiving, sanitation, quality assurance, accounting, safety, and material management. The role also manages production supervisors and supports team members through hiring, training, coaching, evaluation, and performance management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturdays and rare Sundays as needed. Hours are 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM or end of shift, with flexibility as needed. Additional compensation is provided for the sixth and seventh workdays. Travel is 0–20%. Relocation assistance is eligible. The position is intended for candidates currently working at this facility, with priority consideration for local team members. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Five or more years of related manufacturing experience.
Standard computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with hourly team members, upper management, and government officials.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, managerial, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to lead by example, accept and delegate responsibility, and follow up effectively on problems.
Excellent safety and attendance records.
Ability to work with department heads to meet safety, production, quality, yield, and other goals.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Internal applicants at applicable locations must not have four or more attendance points under an eight-point policy on the application date, have no written warning in the past six months, and have no suspension on record in the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing team through effective hiring, training, and retention strategies.
Provide counseling and support for team members' personal and professional issues.
Educate team members on benefits, compensation, and company policies.
Guide the team in pre-shift stretches and rotate workstations throughout the shift.
Ensure compliance with federal meat inspection and OSHA requirements.
Maintain the non-union program.
Determine and recommend manpower needs.
Oversee designated shift operations and ensure all workstations are staffed before production starts.
Interpret and enforce company policies.
Maintain accurate records and reports.
Maintain competence in housekeeping, safety, sanitation, security, and food safety.
Ensure all machinery passes USDA inspection before production.
Solve problems effectively and follow up accordingly.
Work with department heads to meet production quality and metric goals.
Provide continuous education on the importance of quality.
Manage, evaluate, and train production supervisors.
Promote safety daily and conduct monthly safety meetings.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, monitoring and appraising performance, rewarding, coaching, counseling, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Perform other duties as needed.
Take responsibility for food safety, food quality, and legality.